The Assistant Athletics Director, Compliance directs all aspects of the NCAA compliance program. Develops procedures and policies to monitor and ensure compliance with the university, NCAA, and conference rules and regulations in the areas of recruiting, financial aid, amateurism, and initial eligibility.

Essential Job Duties

Directs all aspects of the NCAA compliance program. Develops policies and procedures to monitor and ensure compliance with the university, NCAA, and conference rules and regulations in the areas of recruiting, financial aid, amateurism, and initial eligibility.

Ensures all student-athletes are eligible to participate in the intercollegiate athletics programs. Works with the NCAA Initial eligibility Clearinghouse in processing eligibility requirements.

Trains staff in the operations of the Compliance Office and their responsibility and accountability to the university, ASUN, NCAA, and CCSA. Provides training and education to university staff and athletes regarding compliance issues.

Collects, organizes, and submits Academic Performance Program (specifically APR) and graduation rate information to the NCAA. Provides updates and reports to coaches and administration. Assists in the coordination of athletic academic certification.

Develops and maintains NCAA Division I Compliance Manual and Recruitment Manual. Updates the rules education information and compliance forms on the compliance website. Generates and maintains all compliance forms.

Serves as the liaison to the Registrar, Faculty Athletic Representative, and Financial Aid and Student Affairs offices.

Ensures the compliance of all university athletics programs with NCAA rules and regulations governing financial aid to student-athletes. Monitors all financial aid awarded to student-athletics and assists the financial aid office with NCAA squad lists. Compiles and obtains signatures on NCAA eligibility certification forms and squad lists.

Implements university tuition waiver and scholarship policies. Oversees the National Letter of Intent Program to include the development of all scholarship agreements and tracking NCAA individual and team grant-in-aid limits.

Oversees the evaluation and articulation of transcripts in the recruiting process in relation to transfer eligibility. Monitors official recruiting visits, camps/clinics and NCAA complimentary admissions.

Collects and monitors all NCAA required paperwork. Serves on the UAAC and NCAA Certification Committees. Attends seminars, conferences, and other professional development opportunities.

Complies with all University, ASUN, or CCSA regulations, as applicable, as well as all NCAA rules and regulations. Remains current with all changes in NCAA, as well as changes to University, ASUN and CCSA rules and regulations, as applicable, regarding intercollegiate athletics. This includes the requirement for self-reporting any possible rule violations. Any violation of NCAA rules is prohibited and may result in disciplinary action up to and including termination of employment.

Other Duties

Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in an appropriate area of specialization.

Four years of collegiate compliance experience.

Experience planning, organizing, and directing the work of assigned personnel.

In less than 20 years, FGCU has made an indelible impact on Southwest Florida. We are a catalyst for the area’s economy and a cultural hub for the community. Our students enjoy one of the highest graduate employment rates among the state’s universities. Our campus and region serve as a living laboratory from which life-improving discoveries emanate. And our sports teams energize the entire region.... Inspiring those who inspire others — that’s The FGCU Effect.
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